(A) Members of the city's boards and commissions, including, without limitation, advisory boards and review committees are disqualified and may not participate in a hearing, discussion, recommendation or vote of that commission or board on a subject in which the member:
(1) Has a direct or indirect financial interest; or
(2) Is biased, prejudiced or otherwise unable to be impartial.
(B) City board and commission members shall be responsible for reporting potential conflicts to the applicable board or commission and abstaining from participating in hearings, discussions, recommendations or votes concerning any matter on which the member has a potential conflict.
(C) Failure to report a conflict may subject members to individual and personal liability, and neither the city nor its insurance carrier shall be responsible for defending a board or commission member in a cause of action arising out of or resulting from the member's failure to report a conflict.
(Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)